Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 June 1896 — The City Council. [ARTICLE]

The City Council.

The City Council met Monday night in regular semimonthly session. All members present, and Mayor McCoy in the chair. Petition for alley through Block 9 was refiled, and referred to St. Committee. The names of the four streets in Newton’s Addition which ate duplicates of names of streets in other parts of town, were changed by prefixing West to each street. And hereafter they Will be known as West Washington, West Harrison, West Jackson and West South Streets respectively. The stteet and road running west from Berry Paris’s corner, and towards the poor farm is given the name of Clark street, as far out, at least, as Austin & Yeoman’s Addition extends. To the country road north of the depot, from the end of Merrett street, is given the name of Yeoman street. In honor of D, H. Yeoman, whose addition fronts on this street. The country road ' running east towards the stockfarm, is named Grace Street, from the end of Work street to the town limits. The name is in honor of S. P. Thompson’s daughter, Miss Grace Thompson. The trouble regarding the east line of River street is not yet adjusted. The new survey does not coincide with the present walks and yard fences, being about four feet inside the yards, at the south end of the street, and four feet into the street at the north end. Another survey will be made; Ira Rinehart, acting for Mr. Bowers, the orginal contractor, will replace the cement crossings which have failed to stand usage. The bicycle ordinance was amended so as to require a bell to be carried. M. B. Alter was elected President of the Council. He will preside in the absence of the Mayor. On vote of the Council the Mayor appointed trustees for Weston cemetery. He appointed the old trustees, John Eger, E. D. Rhoades and J. R. Vanatta. The Marshal was directed to obstruct street and put up danger sign, to prevent people trying to cross the new bridge at the creamery, on account of the north approach not being completed. The City Atty is also directed to aee what legal action can be taken to compel the county commissioners to make the approach. The commissioners want the city to build it.

NEW SCHOOL BOARD. The election of three school Trustees, resulted in something of a contest. It was understood that one should be elected from each of the three wards; but three were voted at Once. The following parties, from the different wards were voted for, dur. ing the balloting: Frist Ward, S. P. Thompson, G. K. Hollingworth. Second Ward, E. L. Clark, J. M. Wasson, B. F. Fergusion. Third Ward, M. F. Chilcote, G. E. Marshall, Henry Grow. First ballot, First Ward, Thompson 3, Hollingsworth 3; Second Ward, Clark 4, Ferguson 1, Wasson 1; Third Ward, Chilcote 3, Marshall 3. ' * Mr. Clark, of the Second Ward, being the only one having a majority, was declared elected. Second Ballot, First Ward,Thompson 4, Hollingsworth 4. Third Ward, Chilcote 3, Marshall 2, Grow 1Thompson declared elected. Third Ballot, Third Ward, Chilcote 4, Marshall 2. Chilcote declared elected. Every farmer needs an Aermoter. Those who are interested in cleaning the Sayler grave yard will meet there June 13,1896. Jeff. Smith, Dollars saved at another great slaughter sale dry goods department. Friday and Saturday, June 12, 13. Ten to fifty per cent, off of every piece of wool and cotton wash goods in the house to close out. Calico 2 j to 4c per yd. All wool ingrain carpet, new patterns, 38c yd. Two days only. Come early and avoid rush. Competition please copy after our sale days as usual, we lead for others to follow. ... Chicago Bargain' Store. Light Spring Wagon, for sale cheap, or will trade for wood.

J. Q. ALTER.